Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW): what you need to know
Baghdad's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Baghdad three hours ahead of Manchester.
To ensure you catch your MAN to BGW flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Baghdad International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAN and BGW:
Istanbul Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight is $303. A round-trip fare is currently $725. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MAN to BGW, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport to Baghdad International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAN to BGW.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights that leave from Manchester Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to MAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Baghdad International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Landing late on a Manchester Airport to Baghdad International Airport flight? Grab your bags and head directly to a nearby hotel. Two options close to BGW are Palm Hotel and Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel.
Venture beyond Baghdad and discover off-the-radar places with your own wheels. You can pick up a Baghdad International Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Fox - Rent A Car.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Baghdad International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to central Baghdad
Baghdad International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Baghdad. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Baghdad International Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Baghdad based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Baghdad International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Baghdad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 47ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to BGW in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Iraq
You've seen Baghdad, now it's time to discover more of Iraq. Travel about 354 kilometres north to Mosul to tick off its top sights. From Rabban Hormizd Monastery to Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah), you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Erbil is another sought-after destination in Iraq and is around 322 kilometres north of Baghdad. No trip is complete without dropping by Jalil Khayat Mosque, Saint George Church and Citadel of Arbil.